Tag Archives: Hilton Head

We Really Don’t Need Much

Posted on July 10, 2024 by Patti Fralix

Our family was together in Hilton Head last week for our annual family vacation, or at least, some of us were. This was an unusual year in that different schedule conflicts kept some away. I know that is bound to … Continue reading →

Posted in family, life | Tagged change, cooking, family, Fralix, friends, Hilton Head, let it go, life, Minimalism, Patti Fralix, relationships, stuff, The Fralix Group, too many kitchen items, too much stuff, We really don't need much. | 2 Comments

The Freedom To Choose

Posted on June 29, 2022 by Patti Fralix

No, this is not about Roe v. Wade. There is plenty of debate about that in other places. The only comment I will make about that is we should all be respectful of everyone’s freedom to have their own opinion … Continue reading →

Posted in Relationships, service | Tagged 4th of July, blaming Joe Biden, books, business, customer service, Fralix, freedom, freedom of speech, freedom to choose, Hilton Head, Oak Island, Patti Fralix, Skull Creek Boathouse, The Fralix Group, values | 2 Comments

Remaining Fresh

Posted on June 12, 2021 by Patti Fralix

What keeps a business in business? Why do some retail establishments weather changes, and others not? What makes a business a destination that people flock to, even when one main aspect of the business is subpar? I found myself pondering … Continue reading →

Posted in service, traditions, travel | Tagged Fralix, Fresh Produce, Hilton Head, Patti Fralix, Reilley's North End Pub, remaining fresh, retail, Sea Pines development, Skull Creek Boathouse, The Fralix Group, The Salty Dog Café, vacation, what keeps a business fresh? | 2 Comments

Looking Back

Posted on January 5, 2021 by Patti Fralix

Before we get too far into 2021, I want to look back on 2020, specifically the COVID time, March to December. I do not want to forget this time. This will be my month-by-month chronology. March 2020 started out as … Continue reading →

Posted in change, life, thankful, travel | Tagged 2020, 2021, ambiguity, beach, Blowing Rock, change, children, COVID, daughter, death, family, Fralix, Georgia, grandchildren, happiness, Hilton Head, How to Move to Canada, Key West, life is fragile, loss, masks, NC, Oak Island NC, pandemic, Patti Fralix, Raleigh, social distancing, St. Marys, stress, thankful, The Fralix Group, travel | 2 Comments

Common Courtesies Not So Common

Posted on June 13, 2019 by Patti Fralix

Our family is on our annual week-long trip to Hilton Head. There are 10 of us for the entire week, and there are a few others for a portion of the week. We are staying in more than usual this … Continue reading →

Posted in family, life, travel | Tagged cell phones, Common courtesies, connect, family, Fralix, Hilton Head, Hilton Head Island, parenting, Patti Fralix, pool etiquette, pool noodles, puzzle, role model, social media, The Fralix Group, travel, vacation, World Cup Soccer | 4 Comments

How to Make Sense of it All?

Posted on June 13, 2018 by Patti Fralix

Two popular celebrities, Kate Spade and Anthony Bourdain, commit suicide three days apart, both suicides apparently coming as a surprise to many people. As more time passes, there will likely be some people close to both who knew of their … Continue reading →

Posted in hope, life, Relationships | Tagged Anthony Bourdain, family vacation, Fralix, happiness, health, Hilton Head, hope, hopelessness, Kate Spade, mental health, Patti Fralix, relationships, suicide, Zig Ziglar | 2 Comments

All of the Comforts of Home

Posted on June 7, 2018 by Patti Fralix

My husband Mike and I travel a lot and experience many different kinds of hotels, condos, and houses. Much of this travel is for business, and some is travelling for pleasure, often with family. Although I certainly prefer to stay … Continue reading →

Posted in life, service, travel | Tagged amenities, chair in the room, comfort, comforts, customer service, experience, Fralix, full length mirror, Hilton Head, home, hospitality industry, hotels, memorable, outlets, positive, resort, The Fralix Group, travel | 2 Comments